THE EDGE Lactate Meter - Lactic Acid Test Kit - Complete Monitor Tester

I recently purchased the EDGE lactate acid meter and have found it to be a valuable tool in my training as a runner and cyclist. Before using the meter, I had limited understanding of zone 2 training, which is a type of endurance training that aims to maintain a steady state of moderate effort (lactic acid stays at a low level). However, with the help of the meter, I have been able to monitor my lactate levels during runs and indoor/outdoor rides. I have learned a lot about the heart rate (HR) required to stay in zone 2 and adjust effort so I stay within the desired range for zone 2 training. I'm excited to train more effectively and improve my aerobic fitness. The meter is easy to use and provides instant results as long as you don't mind drawing a bit of blood (it can be a bit finicky to get the blood onto the strip but pretty straightforward, just draw a little more than for say a glucose meter). I would recommend it to other athletes looking to better understand their body and improve their training methods and to improve long-term health. Hopefully the cost of test strips will go down but for me it's worth it to use some, especially to calibrate the right HR.

I bought this to try to determine if not clearing lactate was causing my long covid post exercise malaise. But since then, I've been learning more about lactate as a measurement in general for your body's ability to recover from exercise. I love using it to check how I'm doing after a strenuous work out. I went to a practitioner who uses a 'professional' tool for the same measurement and it matched my Edge, so I was happy to also find that it is quite accurate!

The Edge Lactate Reader is the best purchase I have made for my fitness in about 10 years. The Edge is a fast and easy way to measure Lactate during training. With just a few practice rounds I was able to perform submax lactate test on myself. I would recommend this product to anyone that is thinking about taking their training to the next level.

Works like a diabetic blood tester. Very easy to use though not fully confident on the test results. Daughter has lactic acidosis (MELAS) so is critical to monitor her lactic acid level. Better than nothing.

I bought this to test my college athletes and have only used it with the initial 5 strips so far. I have used another one in the past, so I had a baseline on the specific athlete I tested and it seemed to be decently accurate, but I feel like it read a little high. I need more testing before I can confirm this. I found some difficulty getting the blood to fill the strip, even with following the directions. You need a pretty good bead, but if the blood starts to run at all, its nearly impossible to get the sample. So my advice is to get the sample quick while its beaded up.I'm excited to keep using this with my athletes and get more information on training. I feel like it will change the way we view workouts to get them in the correct zones and maximize their training.

The meter came with a quick start guide that was a good first read. I followed the instructions in the full manual to set the date/time and units before first use, then used the quick card as a guide through the first measurement. I didn’t know how to open the tip of the lancet at first, so I bent the needle a bit, but after ruining one, I was able to successfully open and use the second one. The measurement was easy and gave me a result that showed my Zone 2 is lower than what my Apple Watch said. Will follow through with a second measurement after lowering Zone 2 by 5bpm. All in all, looks like a high quality device and instructions for use are pretty detailed.

I have been using the meter to get a better understanding of lactate levels after a cardio exercise. So far readings are falling within expected range. I like that it has support for unit of measure change to mmol/L. Overall it is easy to use and takes one or two tries to get the hang of it. Poking the finger is slightly uncomfortable, but worth it for me to dial in the cardio effort levels.

The EDGE Lactate Meter is my first lactate meter, and it's been easy to use. I've not had any issues with obviously incorrect readings. I'd recommend this device to anyone who is interested in being more precise with their endurance training and assessments.